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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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